I took the ACA Adaptive Paddling course last summer, additionally I paddle on a regular basis with a person who is chair-bound, having no use of his legs (T-7 injury). My paddling partner paddles a QCC 400xl. When he was considering what boat to purchase I suggested that he talk to QCC about building him a boat with a skeg rather than a rudder that he wouldn't be able to use. They were more than happy to do so. I'd be hard pressed to say that there is a "best" boat, like all of us it depends... While the original thought was for a very large cockpit for ease of entry, and exit, we have sense thought that a snugger fit would be better. We have accomplished this with a lot of foam. Tried a foam bulkhead, but have gone back to traditional foot braces. Hardest part has been accessibility issues in our post-paddle coffee gatherings, and transport across the sandy beaches (when they're not frozen)--couple of rolls of plastic fencing have worked best. Have fun! John Browning www.wildernessconnection.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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